Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School

Congratulations to all MSc students in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy for completing the teaching segment of the module Family Business - Stewardship, Entrepreneurship and Strategy. This module was developed by staff of the Centre for Family Business. The module benefited by: 📙 Reliance on contemporary academic conversations in the Elgar Encyclopedia of Family Business, ranging from family business definitions to succession planning. https://lnkd.in/exax26iq 🖋️ Workshops based on content in Family Business (Routledge) by Carole Howorth and Nick Robinson and the Family Business Casebook Series edited by Joe Astrachan and Torsten Pieper. Recent cases authored by our Entrepreneurs in Residence Lancaster University Management School : 🦺 Chris Cox George Cox & Sons Ltd https://lnkd.in/eZqXTaRy 🍵 Ian Steel Atkinsons Coffee Roasters https://lnkd.in/e2_92kgK 🏢 A fieldtrip visit to Atkinsons Coffee Roasters and a talk by Ian Steel. 👨💼 Guest speaker presentations by Todd Guiton and his wife Shirley, founders of Peppered Palette Ltd and LU alumnus James Pemberton 👨🎓 A final seminar presentation and student challenge by LUMS alumnus 🧀 Matthew TB Hall 🧀 Hall, member of the fourth generation leading BUTLERS FARMHOUSE CHEESES LIMITED We trust that the knowledge passed down, through the lectures, workshops, visit and discussions with practitioners, will be a source of inspiration and guidance for our students following the completion of their master studies.

While social legacies in family firms have been characterised as fragile and likely to be abandoned as firms face cycles of crises a recent study by Nicholas Burton (Northumbria U), Matthew Sinnicks (Southampton U), Claire Hedley (Northumbria U), Allan Discua Cruz (CFB, Lancaster U), Nicholas W. (Northumbria U) and Andrew Smith (Birmingham U) challenges us to rethink how social legacies can and do endure across time and space, even beyond the tenure of the founding family. In their study, published in the Academy of Management Perspectives journal, they draw upon a historical-archival study of Rathbones PLC, a firm with a near-300-year history, to illustrate that firms can be understood as quasi-traditions and, furthermore, that a social legacy can provide firms with a moral backbone. Many congratulations to the authors, To access the study please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/e2jkSNym

As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, it's the perfect time to highlight the rich cultural diversity in family business research! 🌍 Congratulations to BingBing Ge & Feranita PhD, on their insightful chapter 📚: “Cultural Variation of Family Businesses: Asia”! It is featured in the newly released Elgar Encyclopedia of Family Business (edited by Carole Howorth & Allan Discua Cruz). This chapter offers valuable perspectives on the distinct characteristics of Asian family businesses and the potential for fruitful research in this area. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ei-2Buqs Thank you and Happy New Year of the Snake! 🎆🥳 #LunarNewYear #FamilyBusiness #LancasterUniversity #CFB #Asia

We're thrilled to introduce our latest video showcasing the Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School 🌍 In this video Professor Sarah Jack Dr. Allan Discua Cruz and Dr. BingBing Ge talk about how our internationally recognized, research-led centre is dedicated to inspiring and supporting the better management of family firms through cutting-edge research, teaching, and collaboration. 📺 Watch the video to learn more about how we're empowering family businesses to thrive: https://lnkd.in/es--AgSR Join us in spreading the word and supporting the future of family enterprises! #FamilyBusiness #ResearchExcellence #LancasterUniversity #FamilyFirms #LUMS

🌟 Huge congratulations to Prof. Alfredo De Massis from #CFB for being ranked #1 worldwide as the leading family business researcher in the latest ranking by McCoy College of Business at Texas State University! 🌍📚 This incredible achievement highlights his transformative contributions to #FamilyBusiness research, shaping the field and inspiring scholars around the globe. His unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge and mentoring future scholars is truly remarkable. Thank you, Prof. Alfredo De Massis, for consistently embodying the spirit of collaboration and excellence! 🎉 Congratulations also to all collaborators, with special recognition for former CFB directors Dr. Giovanna Campopiano and Prof. Josip Kotlar, as well as LUMS PhD alumni Dr. Emanuela Rondi and Dr. @Vitoria Magrelli, for their impressive rankings on the list. Your achievements are both commendable and inspiring! 🔗 Explore the full ranking here: https://lnkd.in/emdRb8R2 #FamilyBusiness #GlobalCommunity #CFB Lancaster University Lancaster University Management School LUMS Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy https://lnkd.in/gqKR-Vga

Our very best wishes for 2025! From all of us at the Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School

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Dr Allan Discua Cruz Shines at the #AIFBAR Workshop conference in Belfast! We are incredibly proud of Dr. Allan Discua Cruz, Director of the Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School, who delivered a standout keynote speech at the AIFBAR Conference, hosted at Ulster University in the vibrant city of #Belfast. Dr. Discua Cruz’s keynote, "Unlocking the Power of Narrative and Crafting a Program of Research," captivated the audience with profound insights into how narrative shapes and advances family business research. His impactful contribution reflects the Centre's commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in this vital field. The conference also featured remarkable keynotes by Prof. Kristel Miller (Ulster University), presenting "Developing Collaboration and Funding," and Prof. Natalia Vershinina (Audencia), presenting "Sacralization and the Intergenerational Transmission of Values in Cadbury." Both talks offered inspiring perspectives on family business collaboration, funding, and intergenerational dynamics. A special thanks to Ian Smyth, Eric Clinton and the organizing team for creating such an impactful event that brought together a dynamic community of distinguished academics, practitioners and early-career researchers including our centre members, Mohammad Hossein Abbasi Esbourezi and Anis A. who presented their research during the workshop. #FamilyBusiness #GlobalCommunity #CFB Lancaster University Lancaster University Management School LUMS Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy

We were delighted to host Dr. Elias Hadjielias as part of the LUMS Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy Seminar Series, where he presented his recent research on sustainable entrepreneurial behaviours in #family_businesses, cooperatives, and rural communities at Lancaster University Management School. In collaboration with Dr. Allan Discua Cruz , Dr. Elias Hadjielias shared valuable insights from his work, which explores the intersection of family firms, cooperative models, and sustainability from a multilevel perspective. This hybrid session was attended by researchers and colleagues, fostering engaging discussions on the evolving role of family entrepreneurship in driving sustainability. We thank Dr. Elias Hadjielias for his thought-provoking presentation and look forward to future collaborations! #FamilyBusiness #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Research

Professor Alfredo De Massis, former Director and current member of the Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School, along with six other professors from Lancaster University, has been ranked among the top 1% most-cited researchers over the past decade. https://lnkd.in/ejANZjcu In addition to this new ranking, Professor De Massis has been ranked for the fifth consecutive year among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (by year and career), as recognized by Stanford University. Further accolades include being named the top family business researcher globally by the number of publications in the last five years by Texas State University. https://lnkd.in/eZpTPRSe Moreover, a 2024 ranking study by Siaba and Rivera places him as the top family business researcher worldwide by the number of publications over the past decade. https://lnkd.in/ezW6-H73 Congratulations to Professor De Massis on these incredible achievements, which bring immense pride to the Centre for Family Business (UK) Lancaster University Management School and further solidify his global impact in family business research!